The health of our staff, volunteers, clients and community is our number one priority. COVID-19 safety precautions remain in effect at our offices. The John Howard Society of London and District is open for service. Please follow screening procedures and expect to wear a mask when entering our sites. Our programs continue to operate in-person, via telephone appointment and virtually. All our in-person programming and services are by appointment only.
John Howard Society of London and District
London, ON
N6B 1Y9
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-3pmClosed Mon-Fri 12noon-1pm
Application
Eligibility / Target Population
Fees
Executives
519-438-4168 ext 223 * thussain@jhslondon.on.ca
Languages
Area Served
Accessibility
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Services include:
- information, advocacy and referrals
- vouchers for clothing and household items
- one-on-one and family counselling available
- Children's Group Preventative after school program for children living in the Boullee, Huron, and Kipps Lane communities * a group for girls and boys between the ages of 4 and 12 years in the Huron subsidized housing project * a safe place to go after school to engage in fun educational activities, eat snacks, build positive relationships and develop skills
- Community Case Management and Supervision (CCMS) Program The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) implemented a national Community Case Management and Supervision (CCMS) program, in partnership with the John Howard Society of Canada, to provide an alternative to detention for those who would otherwise be detained in custody awaiting the resolution of their immigration issues * offers intensive community supervision and case management services to eligible individuals so they can be safely supervised in the community
- Direct Accountability Program An alternative to prosecution for eligible individuals over the age of 18 who have been charged with minor criminal offences * accused persons are held accountable through community-based sanctions
- Indigenous Services Program The John Howard Society of London and District is under contract with the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to provide culturally relevant probation and parole supervision for Indigenous adults and youth *
- Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) In collaboration with the City of Stratford Social Services Department, Choices for Change, Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services and Stratford/Perth Shelterlink to offer the Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP). The program is a highly collaborative Housing First program serving the City of Stratford, Perth County, and St. Mary’s. The program provides housing assistance and wrap around support services to people who are experiencing homelessness.
- Women's Group A weekly support group for women who have a loved one involved in the criminal justice system. The group offers women an opportunity to receive support through emotional crisis, evaluate their relationships and receive relevant information about the criminal justice system.
Services and Programs:
- Anger Management Program
- Bail Verification and Supervision Program (BVSP)
- Breaking the Cycle of Post-Incarceration Homelessness Program
- Community Education
- Counselling Program
- Institutional Services
- Navigating Relationships Program
- Partner Assault Response Program - Huron and Perth Counties
- Record Suspension
- Volunteer Services
- Youth Outreach Program
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About Us
The John Howard Society of London and District is a not-for-profit, charitable organization providing a broad range of evidence-based and outcome-driven community services in London and District. Our organization has a strong history of helping individuals and families who are at risk of, or who have come into conflict with the law.
